Connecting component

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting component comprising a component body (4) which is provided with multiple connection regions (2, 3), one of the connection regions (2) of the component body being equipped with a receiving recess (5) which extends in the axial direction (x) and into which an elastomer bearing (6) is introduced that has a bearing inner part (7) and an elastomer body (8) surrounding the bearing inner part, said elastomer body being surrounded by a component body (4) wall (9) which delimits the receiving recess (5) of the first connection region (2), wherein the component body (4) and the elastomer body (8) form connection partners, one of which is provided with engagement elements (10) and the other of which is provided with engagement recesses (15) into which the engagement elements (10) are inserted in the axial direction (x).

Description

[0001] Description

[0002] Connecting component

[0003] The invention relates to a connecting component with a component body provided with a plurality of connection regions, in which a receiving recess extending in an axial direction is provided in a first of the connection regions, into which an elastomer bearing is introduced, which has an inner bearing part and an elastomer body surrounding it, which is enclosed by a wall of the component body delimiting the receiving recess of the first connection region.

[0004] Such a connecting component is used, for example, in vehicle construction as a coupling rod, particularly as a pendulum support. A pendulum support usually comprises a large bearing and a small bearing, with the large bearing being responsible for travel and comfort, and the small bearing for guidance. The large bearing is locked in the coupling rod, for example with an additional shell. Alternatively, the large bearing has, for example, an outer part or several outer part segments and is locked to the coupling rod by means of a force-fitting or form-fitting connection. It is also possible to connect the elastomer body of the large bearing directly to the coupling rod by vulcanization or to mount the bearing in the coupling rod using the rubber contour. In this case, however, the bearing is only suitable for small travel distances.To lock the large bearing, either an additional component is required or the elastomer body must be made relatively large, which, however, results in fewer cavities in the vulcanization mold.

[0005] Based on this, the invention is based in particular on the object of creating a simple and cost-effective possibility for mounting the elastomer bearing in the component body.

[0006] This object is achieved according to the invention with a connecting component according to claim 1. Preferred developments of the invention are given in the subclaims and in the following description.

[0007] A connecting component with a component body provided with a plurality of connection regions, in which a receiving recess extending in an axial direction is provided in a first of the connection regions, into which receiving recess an elastomer bearing is introduced, which has an inner bearing part and an elastomer body surrounding this, which is enclosed by a wall of the component body delimiting the receiving recess of the first connection region, is further developed according to the invention in particular in that the component body and the elastomer body form connecting partners, one of which is provided with engagement elements and another with engagement recesses into which the engagement elements are engaged, preferably in the axial direction. For assembly, the elastomer bearing is introduced into the receiving recess of the first connection region and the engagement elements are engaged axially into the engagement recesses.In particular, a material-to-material bond between the elastomer body and the component body, such as through vulcanization, is not required. For example, the elastomer body is not materially bonded to the component body. Also, no additional components are required for mounting the elastomer bearing, since the engagement elements can be directly formed and / or molded during the manufacture of the component body or the elastomer body. In particular, the component body and the elastomer body are directly and / or positively connected to one another, preferably by the engagement elements and the engagement recesses.

[0008] A longitudinal axis running in the axial direction is preferably assigned to the first connection region and / or the receiving recess of the first connection region and / or the inner bearing part and / or the elastomer body. Preferably, the or a longitudinal axis runs, in particular in the axial direction, advantageously centrally, through the first connection region and / or through the receiving recess of the first connection region and / or through the inner bearing part and / or through the elastomer body. One or any direction running transversely to the axial direction and / or transversely to the longitudinal axis is referred to in particular as a radial direction. A direction running around the longitudinal axis is preferably referred to as the circumferential direction. The axial direction can also be referred to, for example, as the first direction.

[0009] One connection partner is also referred to as the first connection partner and the other connection partner is also referred to as the second connection partner. For example, one connection partner is the component body and the other connection partner is the elastomer body. Alternatively, one connection partner is the elastomer body and the other connection partner is the component body. For example, the component body is provided with the engagement elements and the elastomer body is provided with the engagement recesses. Alternatively, the elastomer body is provided with the engagement elements and the component body is provided with the engagement recesses.

[0010] The engagement elements preferably extend in the axial direction. Preferably, each engagement element has one free axial end or two free axial ends, which, for example, are opposite one another in the axial direction. For example, each engagement element is widened or expanded at its free axial ends or at at least one or exactly one of its free axial ends or at its free axial end, preferably transversely to the axial direction.

[0011] In particular, each engagement element has, at its free axial ends or at at least one or exactly one of its free axial ends or at its free axial end, in particular in each case, a head that is widened or expanded transversely to the axial direction. For example, the engagement elements are elongated and / or mushroom-shaped or dumbbell-shaped. The engagement recesses preferably extend in the axial direction. For example, the engagement recesses are elongated.

[0012] In particular, the engagement recesses are designed as through holes. For example, each engagement recess is widened or expanded in its axial end regions or at least one of its axial end regions, preferably transversely to the axial direction. Advantageously, the engagement elements extend into the engagement recesses and / or through the engagement recesses. The engagement elements are, for example, buttoned into the engagement recesses, in particular when the engagement elements are mushroom-shaped or dumbbell-shaped. A mushroom-shaped engagement element has, in particular, a free axial end which has a head that is widened or expanded transversely to the axial direction. A dumbbell-shaped

[0013] The engagement element has, in particular, two, preferably opposite, free axial ends, each of which has a head that is widened or expanded transversely to the axial direction. For example, at least one or each engagement element is mushroom-shaped or dumbbell-shaped.

[0014] Preferably, the engagement elements are provided and / or arranged on one of the connecting partners. In particular, the engagement elements are each firmly and / or rigidly and / or integrally connected to the one connecting partner. Preferably, the engagement elements each have an end section firmly and / or rigidly and / or integrally connected to the one connecting partner and a free end. Advantageously, each engagement element extends from its end section in the axial direction to its free end. For example, the engagement elements are provided and / or arranged in the receiving recess of the first connection area.

[0015] Preferably, the engagement elements are positively connected and / or latched and / or clipped to the other connection partner, preferably in or on or in the region of the engagement recesses.

[0016] The term "inward" refers in particular to a direction running transversely to the axial direction and pointing toward the bearing inner part and / or the longitudinal axis and / or into the receiving recess of the first connection area. The term "outward" refers in particular to a direction running transversely to the axial direction and pointing away from the bearing inner part and / or the longitudinal axis and / or out of the receiving recess of the first connection area.

[0017] The connection areas are preferably provided at a distance from one another. The number of connection areas is preferably two or at least two. The receiving recess of the first connection area is advantageously a continuous recess. The receiving recess of the first connection area is also referred to in particular as the first receiving recess. The elastomer bearing introduced into the receiving recess of the first connection area is also referred to in particular as the first elastomer bearing. The receiving recess of the first connection area has a cross-section that is, for example, round or polygonal, in particular square or substantially square, preferably with rounded corners.

[0018] Preferably, a joint or second elastomer bearing is provided on or in a second of the connection areas. Preferably, a second receiving recess extending in a second direction is provided in the or a second of the connection areas, into which, in particular, the joint or second elastomer bearing is inserted. Preferably, the axial direction and the second direction run in parallel planes. For example, the axial direction and the second direction run transversely or obliquely to each other.

[0019] Alternatively, the axial direction and the second direction run parallel to each other, for example. The second elastomer bearing is, in particular, smaller than the first elastomer bearing. For example, the second receiving recess is cylindrical, in particular circular-cylindrical.

[0020] According to a further development, the component body forms an elongated body extending between the connection regions. The number of connection regions is preferably two. The component body is preferably a rod or rod-shaped. The component body is in particular a dimensionally stable and / or rigid body. The component body is preferably made of metal or plastic. The component body is preferably made of aluminum or a ferrous material, such as steel. In particular, the component body is made of sheet metal, such as sheet steel. The component body is preferably or forms a sheet metal component. For example, the component body is or is produced by deep drawing and / or stamping.

[0021] The wall is, in particular, dimensionally stable and / or rigid. The wall is preferably made of metal or plastic. Preferably, the wall is made of aluminum or a ferrous material, such as steel. In particular, the wall is made of sheet metal, such as sheet steel. Advantageously, the wall is made of the same material as the component body. In particular, the wall is formed integrally and / or homogeneously with the component body.

[0022] The bearing inner part is, in particular, a dimensionally stable and / or rigid body. The bearing inner part is preferably made of metal or plastic.

[0023] The inner bearing part is preferably made of aluminum or a ferrous material, such as steel. In particular, the inner bearing part is made of solid material. Advantageously, a hole is provided in the inner bearing part, which hole extends in particular in or approximately in the axial direction and is preferably a through hole. This hole serves in particular to fasten the inner bearing part to another component. The inner bearing part is also referred to, for example, simply as the inner part. The elastomer body is in particular an elastic body. The elastomer body is preferably made of an elastomer, such as rubber. For example, the elastomer body can also be referred to as a rubber body.

[0024] The connecting component is or preferably forms a coupling rod and / or a pendulum support. The connecting component is preferably provided for and / or installed in a vehicle, which is in particular a motor vehicle.

[0025] According to a first alternative, the engagement elements are provided and / or arranged in the receiving recess of the first connection region. In particular, the engagement elements are each firmly and / or rigidly and / or materially connected to the component body. Preferably, the engagement elements each have the or one end section firmly and / or rigidly and / or materially connected to the wall and the or one free end. Preferably, each engagement element extends from its end section in the axial direction to its free end. Advantageously, the engagement recesses are provided in the elastomer body and extend in particular in the axial direction. For assembly, the elastomer bearing is inserted, for example, into the receiving recess of the first connection region and inserted into one another with the engagement elements. This particularly simplifies assembly.Preferably, the engagement elements are arranged at a distance from one another along the circumference of the wall. In particular, the end sections of the engagement elements are arranged at the same axial height. Preferably, the free ends of the engagement elements are arranged at the same axial height.

[0026] Advantageously, the engagement elements extend in the same direction and / or with the same orientation from their end portions, in particular towards their free ends.

[0027] According to one embodiment, between the outer sides of the engagement elements facing away from the bearing inner part and the wall, in particular each receiving space is provided, preferably open on one side or at least on one side in the axial direction, which, for example, form free spaces. In particular, each engagement element extends with its outer side facing away from the bearing inner part at a distance from the wall, preferably in the axial direction.

[0028] Preferably, each engagement element extends from its end portion, with its outer side facing away from the inner bearing part, at a distance from the wall to its free end. Preferably, the elastomer body, in particular on its outer circumference or in the region of its outer circumference, has a plurality of wall sections indented into the receiving spaces, which in particular delimit the engagement recesses outwardly, preferably radially.

[0029] According to a further development, the wall defines a mounting opening, preferably at one, in particular upper or first, axial end of the receiving recess of the first connection area, toward which the free ends of the engagement elements in particular face. During assembly of the connecting component, the elastomer bearing is introduced, in particular, through the mounting opening into the receiving recess of the first connection area.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the engagement elements are connected to the wall with their end sections at one, in particular another or lower or second, axial end of the receiving recess of the first connection region, preferably firmly and / or rigidly and / or by a material fit. Preferably, the wall has at the or one, in particular another or lower or second, axial end of the receiving recess of the first connection region one or at least one wall projection which projects inwards transversely or substantially transversely to the axial direction, in particular running along the wall in the circumferential direction and / or around the inner bearing part, preferably on the bottom side, for example flat, and to which the end sections of the engagement elements are firmly connected. The wall projection forms, for example, a bottom.Preferably, the engagement elements and / or their end sections are firmly and / or rigidly and / or firmly connected to the wall by this wall projection. Advantageously, the wall projection delimits a central through-opening. Preferably, the wall projection, in particular together with and / or in addition to the end sections, serves as an axial stop for the elastomer body. For example, the wall projection is also referred to as a frame, stop, or stop frame. Advantageously, the wall projection only partially covers the elastomer body. In particular, the inner bearing part is not covered by the wall projection.

[0031] According to a further development, the engagement elements are positively connected and / or locked to the elastomer body, preferably in the engagement recesses. Advantageously, the elastomer body has, in particular for this purpose, securing projections extending transversely to the axial direction and / or radially into the engagement recesses, which are engaged in securing holes provided in the engagement elements. This provides additional positive securing of the elastomer body to the component body. Preferably, the securing holes and / or each securing hole extends transversely to the axial direction and / or radially. Each securing hole is preferably a through-hole. Advantageously, the securing projections extend, in particular transversely to the axial direction and / or radially, into the securing holes and / or through the securing holes.Preferably, one or exactly one of the securing holes is provided in each engagement element. For example, exactly one of the securing projections is engaged in each securing hole. Preferably, each

[0032] The securing hole is elongated in the axial direction. In particular, each securing hole forms a slot. Advantageously, each securing projection is elongated in the axial direction.

[0033] The securing projections are preferably provided on the wall sections. In particular, one or exactly one of the securing projections is provided on each wall section, preferably on a side facing the respective engagement element and / or the respective engagement recess. Advantageously, each securing projection extends from the respective wall section transversely to the axial direction and / or radially inward.

[0034] Each engagement element is, in particular, a dimensionally stable and / or rigid body. Preferably, the engagement elements are or each engagement element is made of metal or plastic. Preferably, the engagement elements are or each engagement element is made of aluminum or a ferrous material, such as steel. In particular, the engagement elements are or each engagement element is made of sheet metal, such as sheet steel. Advantageously, the engagement elements are or each engagement element is made of the same material as the component body and / or the wall. In particular, the engagement elements are or each engagement element is formed integrally and / or homogeneously with the component body and / or the wall. Preferably, each engagement element is straight or substantially straight, in particular apart from its end section. For example, the engagement elements are formed in the shape of a tab. The engagement elements can, for example,also called tabs.

[0035] The wall projection is, in particular, dimensionally stable and / or rigid. The wall projection is preferably made of metal or plastic. Preferably, the wall projection is made of aluminum or a ferrous material, such as steel. In particular, the wall projection is made of sheet metal, such as sheet steel. Advantageously, the wall projection is made of the same material as the component body and / or the wall. In particular, the wall projection is formed integrally and / or homogeneously with the component body and / or the wall.

[0036] Each wall section is particularly elastic. Preferably, each wall section is made of an elastomer, such as rubber. Preferably, each wall section is made of the same material as the elastomer body.

[0037] In particular, each wall section is formed integrally and / or materially homogeneous with the elastomer body.

[0038] Each securing projection is, in particular, elastic. Preferably, each securing projection is made of an elastomer, such as rubber. Preferably, each securing projection is made of the same material as the elastomer body and / or the respective wall section. In particular, each securing projection is formed integrally and / or homogeneously with the elastomer body and / or the respective wall section.

[0039] During the manufacture of the component body, the engagement elements are preferably manufactured and / or punched out directly. Advantageously, the engagement elements are bent, particularly subsequently, preferably at their end sections, so that they extend in the axial direction, preferably parallel to the wall, particularly in the receiving recess.

[0040] According to a further development, the wall sections are subjected to compressive stress transversely to the axial direction between the engagement elements and the wall. This particularly increases the reliability of the fit or tight fit of the elastomer body in the receiving recess of the first connection area. The compressive stress can be realized and / or increased, for example, by the engagement elements being bent radially outward against the wall sections. Preferably, each engagement element is bent and / or inclined radially outward, in particular against the wall sections and / or the wall, from its end section to its free end.

[0041] According to a second alternative, the engagement elements are provided and / or arranged on axial end faces of the elastomer body. In particular, at least one of the engagement elements is provided and / or arranged on each axial end face of the elastomer body. Advantageously, several of the engagement elements are provided and / or arranged on each axial end face of the elastomer body. In particular, each engagement element extends in the axial direction from the elastomer body path. Preferably, the engagement elements each have an end portion that is firmly and / or materially connected to the elastomer body and a free end. Preferably, each engagement element extends from its end portion in the axial direction to its free end. In particular, each engagement element extends from its end portion in the axial direction from the elastomer body path.The engagement recesses are advantageously provided in the component body and extend in particular in the axial direction. For example, the engagement recesses are through-holes. For assembly, the elastomer bearing is inserted, for example, into the receiving recess of the first connection area, and the engagement elements are inserted into and / or through the engagement recesses. The engagement elements are preferably buttoned into the engagement recesses. The engagement elements are preferably mushroom-shaped. Advantageously, the engagement elements preferably have a head or mushroom head at their free ends, which is widened or expanded, in particular transversely to the axial direction.

[0042] Preferably, the wall has, at its axial ends, mounting projections which project inwards transversely or substantially transversely to the axial direction, for example flat, mounting projections in which the engagement recesses are provided. In particular, at least one of the mounting projections is provided at each axial end of the wall. If only one of the mounting projections is provided at one or each of the axial ends of the wall, this preferably runs circumferentially and / or around the inner bearing part, in particular in the circumferential direction. Preferably, several of the mounting projections are provided at each axial end of the wall. In particular, the mounting projections provided at each axial end of the wall are arranged at a distance from one another, preferably in the circumferential direction and / or around the longitudinal axis and / or around the inner bearing part. The mounting projections are advantageously provided in the region of the corners of the receiving recess of the first connection region.For example, the mounting projections only partially cover the elastomer body. In particular, the inner bearing part is not covered by the mounting projections. Preferably, one or at least one of the engagement recesses is provided in each mounting projection.

[0043] Preferably, especially before the elastomer bearing is installed, each mounting projection, especially starting from the wall, is inclined slightly, especially axially, away from the receiving recess relative to the radial direction and / or relative to a direction running transversely to the axial direction. This particularly simplifies the installation of the elastomer bearing. After the elastomer bearing is installed, the mounting projections are preferably bent such that they run in the radial direction and / or transversely to the axial direction.

[0044] According to a further development, the elastomer body has a plurality of, preferably four, arms, each of which extends in the radial direction and / or transversely to the axial direction, in particular in a star shape, away from the inner part and towards the wall, wherein the engagement elements are provided in or on the radially outer and / or wall-side end regions of the arms.

[0045] Each engagement element is, in particular, an elastic body. Preferably, each engagement element is made of an elastomer, such as rubber. Advantageously, the engagement elements, or each engagement element, are made of the same material as the elastomer body. In particular, the engagement elements, or each engagement element, are formed integrally and / or homogeneously with the elastomer body. Preferably, each engagement element, in particular apart from its head, is straight or substantially straight.

[0046] Each mounting projection is, in particular, dimensionally stable and / or rigid. Preferably, each mounting projection is made of metal or plastic. Preferably, each mounting projection is made of aluminum or a ferrous material, such as steel. In particular, each mounting projection is made of sheet metal, such as sheet steel. Advantageously, each mounting projection is made of the same material as the component body and / or the wall. In particular, each mounting projection is formed integrally and / or of homogeneous material with the component body and / or the wall.

[0047] According to a third alternative, the engagement elements are arranged at a distance from one another around the longitudinal axis and / or around the outer circumference of the elastomer body and / or in the circumferential direction, for example on the outer circumference of the elastomer body. In particular, the engagement elements are connected to the elastomer body, e.g. via webs extending transversely to the axial direction, preferably firmly and / or materially, and / or are formed integrally with it. The axial ends of each engagement element preferably form free ends. Each engagement element preferably extends between its axial ends in the axial direction, in particular straight. The engagement recesses are advantageously provided in the wall of the component body and form through holes extending in particular in the axial direction.Preferably, the engagement recesses are connected to the receiving recess of the first connection region, in particular in the radial direction and / or transversely to the axial direction, by web openings through which the webs preferably extend. Advantageously, each engagement recess is widened or expanded in its axial end regions, in particular transversely to the axial direction.

[0048] For assembly, the elastomer bearing is inserted, for example, into the receiving recess of the first connection region, wherein in particular the engagement elements are inserted into the engagement recesses and / or the webs are inserted into the web openings at the same time. For example, the engagement elements are longer in the axial direction than the engagement recesses. The engagement elements preferably extend, in particular with their free axial ends, preferably on both sides, into or into the widened axial end regions of the engagement recesses. The engagement elements preferably extend with their free axial ends out of the engagement recesses on both sides. The engagement elements are advantageously dumbbell-shaped. In particular, the engagement elements preferably have a head or mushroom head at their free axial ends, which is widened or expanded in particular transversely to the axial direction.Preferably, the engagement elements are thus fixed in a form-fitting manner to the wall of the component body in the axial direction.

[0049] Each engagement element is preferably provided with a pin hole extending in the axial direction, in which a pin extending in the axial direction is seated, which pin is particularly formed integrally with the engagement element and / or the elastomer body and / or with the respective web. Alternatively, each pin is formed, for example, as a separate part. Preferably, the pins are arranged outside the pin holes, preferably completely or at least partially, before the elastomer bearing is inserted into the receiving recess and are only inserted into them, preferably completely, after the elastomer bearing has been inserted into the receiving recess and the engagement elements are seated in the engagement recesses. The pins serve, in particular, to widen the engagement elements, preferably at their free axial ends. In this way, for example, a dumbbell shape or a dumbbell shape can be realized.

[0050] According to a further development, the elastomer body has a plurality of, preferably four, arms, each of which extends in the radial direction and / or transversely to the axial direction, in particular in a star shape, away from the inner part and towards the wall, wherein the webs and / or the engagement elements are provided in or on the radially outer and / or wall-side end regions of the arms.

[0051] Each engagement element is, in particular, an elastic body. Preferably, each engagement element is made of an elastomer, such as rubber. Advantageously, each engagement element is made of the same material as the elastomer body and / or the respective web. In particular, each engagement element is formed integrally and / or homogeneously with the elastomer body and / or the respective web. Preferably, each engagement element, particularly apart from its heads, is straight or substantially straight, preferably in the axial direction.

[0052] Each web is, in particular, an elastic body. Preferably, each web is made of an elastomer, such as rubber. Advantageously, each web is made of the same material as the elastomer body and / or the respective engagement element.

[0053] In particular, each web is formed integrally and / or homogeneously with the elastomer body and / or the respective engagement element.

[0054] The invention will be explained below using preferred embodiments under

[0055] Described with reference to the drawing. The drawing shows:

[0056] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a connecting component according to a first embodiment with two mounted elastomer bearings of different sizes,

[0057] Fig. 2 is a view of the connecting component according to the first embodiment without the elastomer bearings,

[0058] Fig. 3 is a plan view of a connecting component according to a second embodiment,

[0059] Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the connecting component according to the second embodiment along the section line AA shown in Fig. 3,

[0060] Fig. 5 is a plan view of a connecting component according to a third embodiment, and Fig. 6 is a sectional view of the connecting component according to the third embodiment along the section line BB shown in Fig. 5.

[0061] Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a connecting component 1 according to a first embodiment, which has a component body 4 provided with a plurality of connection regions 2 and 3, in which a receiving recess 5 extending in an axial direction x is provided in a first of the connection regions 2, into which an elastomer bearing 6 is introduced, which has an inner bearing part 7 and an elastomer body 8 surrounding it, which is enclosed by a wall 9 of the component body 4 delimiting the receiving recess 5. Fig. 2 shows the component body 4 without the elastomer bearing.

[0062] The receiving recess 5 is assigned a longitudinal axis 21 extending in the axial direction x, which runs centrally through the receiving recess 5. Furthermore, a circumferential direction u extending around the longitudinal axis 21 is indicated by a curved arrow.

[0063] Arranged in the receiving recess 5 are a plurality of engagement elements 10, each having an end section 11 firmly connected to the wall 9 and a free end 12. Each engagement element 10 extends from its end section 11 in the axial direction x to its free end 12, with its outer side facing away from the inner bearing part 7 at a distance from the wall 9, so that receiving spaces 13 open on one side in the axial direction x are provided between the outer sides of the engagement elements 10 and the wall 9. The elastomer body 8 has, in the region of its outer circumference, a plurality of wall sections 14 which are indented into the receiving spaces 13 and which outwardly, preferably radially, delimit engagement recesses 15 provided in the elastomer body 8 and extending in the axial direction x, into which engagement recesses the engagement elements 10 are engaged.In each engagement element 10, a securing hole 16 extending transversely to the axial direction x is provided, and on each wall section 14, a securing projection 17 projecting inwardly transversely to the axial direction x is provided, which is engaged in the securing hole 16 of the respective engagement element 10.

[0064] The wall 9 delimits a mounting opening 18 at one, in particular upper or first, axial end of the receiving recess 5, which in particular the free ends 12 of the engagement elements 10 face. The elastomer bearing 6 is introduced into the receiving recess 5 through the mounting opening 18 during assembly of the connecting component 1. The wall 9 further has, at one, in particular other or lower or second, axial end of the receiving recess 5, a wall projection 20 which projects inward transversely to the axial direction x, runs along the wall 9 in the circumferential direction u and delimits a central through-opening 19, to which the end sections 11 of the engagement elements 10 are firmly connected. The engagement elements 10 and the wall projection 20 are formed integrally with the component body 4, which is made of sheet metal.

[0065] In the second connection area 3, a second receiving recess 22 is provided, extending in a second direction y, into which a second elastomer bearing 23 is inserted, which is preferably smaller than the elastomer bearing 6, which is also referred to in particular as the first elastomer bearing. The two directions x and y preferably run perpendicular to each other in two parallel planes. According to the first embodiment, the connecting component 1 preferably forms a pendulum support.

[0066] Fig. 3 shows a plan view of a connecting component 1 according to a second embodiment, wherein features identical or similar to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment. The connecting component 1 has a component body 4 provided with a plurality of connection regions 2 and 3, in which a receiving recess 5 extending in an axial direction x is provided in a first of the connection regions 2, into which an elastomer bearing 6 is introduced, which has an inner bearing part 7 and an elastomer body 8 surrounding the latter, which is enclosed by a wall 9 of the component body 4 delimiting the receiving recess 5. Fig. 4 shows a section through the connecting component 1 along the section line AA shown in Fig. 3. The receiving recess 5 is assigned a longitudinal axis 21 running in the axial direction x, which runs centrally through the receiving recess 5.Furthermore, a circumferential direction u extending around the longitudinal axis 21 is indicated by a curved arrow. As can be seen from Fig. 4, the elastomer bearing 6 and / or the bearing inner part 7 is shown in a position inclined relative to the axial direction x, which can occur, for example, during operation of the connecting component. The same applies in particular to the representation of the elastomer bearing 6 in Fig. 1.

[0067] On the axial end faces 24 of the elastomer body 8, a plurality of engagement elements 10 are provided, each having an end portion 11 firmly connected to the elastomer body 8 and a free end 12, at which a head widened transversely to the axial direction x is provided. Each engagement element 10 extends from its end portion 11 in the axial direction x to its free end 12 and is preferably mushroom-shaped. In particular, the engagement elements 10 are formed integrally with the elastomer body 8, which is preferably made of rubber.

[0068] At its axial ends, the wall 9 has mounting projections 25 projecting inwardly transversely to the axial direction x, in which engagement recesses 15 in the form of through holes are provided, into which the engagement elements 10 are inserted and / or buttoned. The elastomer body 8 has four arms 26, each extending transversely to the axial direction x, in particular in a star shape, away from the inner part 7 and toward the wall 9, wherein the engagement elements 10 are provided in the wall-side end regions of the arms 26.

[0069] In the second connection area 3, a second receiving recess extending in a second direction y is provided, into which a second elastomer bearing can be inserted, which is preferably smaller than the elastomer bearing 6, which is also referred to in particular as the first elastomer bearing. The two directions x and y preferably run perpendicular to each other in two parallel planes. According to the second embodiment, the connecting component 1 preferably forms a pendulum support.

[0070] Fig. 5 shows a plan view of a connecting component 1 according to a third embodiment, wherein features identical or similar to the previous embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals as in the previous embodiments. The connecting component 1 has a component body 4 provided with a plurality of connection regions 2 and 3, in which a receiving recess 5 extending in an axial direction x is provided in a first of the connection regions 2, into which recess an elastomer bearing 6 is introduced, which has an inner bearing part 7 and an elastomer body 8 surrounding this, which is enclosed by a wall 9 of the component body 4 delimiting the receiving recess 5. Fig. 6 shows a section through the connecting component 1 along the section line BB shown in Fig. 5.

[0071] The receiving recess 5 is assigned a longitudinal axis 21 extending in the axial direction x, which runs centrally through the receiving recess 5. Furthermore, a circumferential direction u extending around the longitudinal axis 21 is indicated by a curved arrow.

[0072] A plurality of axially extending engagement elements 10 are arranged at a distance from one another, for example on the outer circumference of the elastomer body 8, around the longitudinal axis 21 and / or around the outer circumference of the elastomer body 8. These engagement elements are connected to the elastomer body 8 via webs 27 extending transversely to the axial direction x. Engagement recesses 15 are provided in the wall 9. These engagement recesses form through-holes extending in the axial direction x and are connected transversely to the axial direction x to the receiving recess 5 of the first connection region 2 by web openings 28 through which the webs 27 extend. The engagement elements 10 are in particular dumbbell-shaped. The free axial ends 12 of the engagement elements 10 preferably extend out of the engagement recesses 15 on both sides and / or into widened axial end regions of the engagement recesses 15 on both sides.The engagement elements 10 and the webs 27 are formed integrally with the elastomer body 8, which is preferably made of rubber. Pin holes 29 are preferably provided in the engagement elements 10, which run in the axial direction x and in which pins 30 extending in the axial direction x are seated, which pins 30 are particularly formed integrally with the elastomer body 8. Before the elastomer bearing 6 is inserted into the receiving recess 5, the pins 30 are arranged, for example entirely or at least partially, outside the pin holes 29 and are preferably fully inserted therein after the elastomer bearing 6 has been inserted into the receiving recess 5 and the engagement elements 10 are seated in the engagement recesses 15. The pins 30 serve in particular to widen the engagement elements 10, preferably at their free axial ends 12, so that, for example, a dumbbell shape or a barbell shape is produced.

[0073] The elastomer body 8 has four arms 26, each extending transversely to the axial direction x, in particular in a star shape, away from the inner part 7 and towards the wall 9, wherein the engagement elements 10 are provided at the wall-side end regions of the arms 26, in particular with the webs 27 interposed.

[0074] In the second connection area 3, a second receiving recess extending in a second direction y is provided, into which a second elastomer bearing can be inserted, which is preferably smaller than the elastomer bearing 6, which is also referred to in particular as the first elastomer bearing. The two directions x and y preferably run perpendicular to each other in two parallel planes. According to the third embodiment, the connecting component 1 preferably forms a pendulum support.

[0075] List of reference symbols

[0076] 1 connecting component

[0077] 2 Connection area

[0078] 3 Connection area

[0079] 4 component bodies

[0080] 5 Recess

[0081] 6 (first) elastomer bearing

[0082] 7 Inner part of the (first) elastomer bearing

[0083] 8 Elastomer body of the (first) elastomer bearing

[0084] 9 Wall

[0085] 10 engagement element

[0086] 11 End section of the engagement element

[0087] 12 free end of the engagement element

[0088] 13 Recording room

[0089] 14 Wall section of the elastomer body

[0090] 15 engagement recesses

[0091] 16 securing hole

[0092] 17 Safety projection

[0093] 18 Mounting opening

[0094] 19 Passage opening

[0095] 20 Wall projection / frame

[0096] 21 Longitudinal axis 22 Second receiving recess

[0097] 23 second elastomer bearing

[0098] 24 axial end face of the elastomer body

[0099] 25 Mounting projection

[0100] 26 Arm of the elastomer body

[0101] 27 jetty

[0102] 28 bridge opening

[0103] 29 pin hole

[0104] 30 pin and circumferential direction

[0105] X axial direction y second direction

Claims

Claims 1. A connecting component with a component body (4) provided with a plurality of connection regions (2, 3), in which a receiving recess (5) extending in an axial direction (x) is provided in a first of the connection regions (2), into which recess an elastomer bearing (6) is introduced, which has an inner bearing part (7) and an elastomer body (8) surrounding the latter, which is enclosed by a wall (9) of the component body (4) delimiting the receiving recess (5) of the first connection region (2), characterized in that the component body (4) and the elastomer body (8) form connection partners, one of which is provided with engagement elements (10) and another with engagement recesses (15) into which the engagement elements (10) are engaged in the axial direction (x).

2. Connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that the engagement elements (10) are arranged in the receiving recess (5) of the first connection area (2), each of which has an end section (11) firmly connected to the wall (9) and a free end (12), wherein each engagement element (10) extends from its end section (11) in the axial direction (x) to its free end (12), and the engagement recesses (15) extending in the axial direction (x) are provided in the elastomer body (8).

3. Connecting component according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that between the outer sides of the engagement elements facing away from the bearing inner part (7) (10) and the wall (9) in the axial direction (x) are provided with receiving spaces (13) which are open at least on one side, wherein the elastomer body (8) has a plurality of wall sections (14) in the region of its outer circumference which are indented into the receiving spaces (13).

4. Connecting component according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall (9) at a lower axial end of the receiving recess (5) of the first connection area (2) has a wall projection (20) which projects inwards transversely to the axial direction (x), runs along the wall (9) around the bearing inner part (7) and delimits a central through-opening (19), with which the end sections (11) of the engagement elements (10) are firmly connected.

5. Connecting component according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the engagement elements (10) are locked in the engagement recesses (15) with the elastomer body (8).

6. Connecting component according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastomer body (8) has securing projections (17) extending transversely to the axial direction (x) into the engagement recesses (15). which are engaged in securing holes (16) provided in the engagement elements (10).

7. Connecting component according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall sections (14) are under compressive stress transversely to the axial direction (x) between the engagement elements (10) and the wall (9).

8. Connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that the engagement elements (10) are provided on axial end faces (24) of the elastomer body (8) and the wall (9) has at its axial ends transversely to the axial direction (x) inwardly projecting mounting projections (25) in which the engagement recesses (15) are provided.

9. Connecting component according to claim 8, characterized in that the engagement elements (10) are mushroom-shaped and are buttoned into the engagement recesses (15).

10. Connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that the engagement elements (10) are arranged at a distance from one another around the outer circumference of the elastomer body (8) and are connected to the elastomer body (8) via webs (27) extending transversely to the axial direction (x), wherein the engagement recesses (15) are provided in the wall (9), which are in axial direction (x) extending through holes and are connected to the receiving recess (5) of the first connection area (2) by web openings (28) through which the webs (27) extend.

11. Connecting component according to claim 10, characterized in that the engagement elements (10) are dumbbell-shaped and extend with their free axial ends on both sides into widened axial end regions of the engagement recesses (15) and / or extend on both sides out of the engagement recesses (15).

12. Connecting component according to one of claims 8 to 11, characterized in that the elastomer body (8) has a plurality of arms (26) which each extend in the radial direction away from the inner part (7) and towards the wall (9), wherein the engagement elements (10) are provided in or on the radially outer end regions of the arms (26).

13. Connecting component according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in a second of the connection areas (3) a second receiving recess (22) extending in a second direction (y) is provided, into which a joint or second elastomer bearing (23) is introduced.

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